Space Optimization
Reduce spring height by up to 50% compared to traditional coil springs.
About Smalley Wave Springs
Compact, Precise, Space-Saving Solutions. Engineered for superior performance in minimal space. Smalley's wave springs deliver precise load control while reducing assembly height by up to 50%.
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Invented by Smalley over 60 years ago, edgewound wave springs are flat-wire compression springs designed to deliver reliable axial loads while significantly reducing spring height. Available in a variety of product types, Spirawave® springs feature a multiple-waves-per-turn design that can match or exceed the force and deflection characteristics of traditional coil springs. Smalley’s wave springs are engineered for design flexibility and performance, providing space-saving solutions that help meet the demands of today's compact technologies.
As the world’s leading wave spring manufacturer, Smalley stocks over 4,000 standard wave springs in carbon steel and stainless steel. For applications requiring a unique solution, our experienced engineering team can work with you to design a custom wave spring tailored to your specific performance, space, and material requirements.
Key Advantages
Compact & Light Design
Reduce overall product size, weight, and manufacturing costs of assembly.
Accurate Load Control
Predictable loads toleranced at specific working heights.
Customization Options
Tailored solutions to meet your specific design and load requirements.
Product Categories
Crest-to-Crest® Multi-Turn Wave Springs
Multiple waves per turn for longer deflection and stability
Interlaced Wave Springs
Two to three Crest-to-Crest springs wound together for high loads and stability in larger sizes
Nestawave® Wave Springs
High-force springs with ample travel combining Crest-to-Crest and Nested Spring benefits
Nested Wave Springs
Multi-turn wave springs coiled in parallel for high forces and short deflection
Wavo® Round-Wire Wave Spring
Round-wire single-turn springs for higher forces in tight spaces
Solutions for Every Application
Smalley stocks over 4,000 standard springs, available in sizes from 0.188 to 16" and 5 to 400 mm. For unique application requirements, we offer custom springs in diameters ranging from 0.118 to 120" and 3 to 3000 mm.
With over 40 material options and No-Tooling-Costs™, custom solutions are both simple and cost-effective. Backed by multiple ISO certifications and flexible packaging options, we can support a wide range of quality and supply chain requirements. Free samples of standard parts are also available for application testing and validation.
Compare Our Wave Spring Options
Get a quick overview of our wave spring offerings. Click through to explore each product in detail and find the best fit for your application.
Description:
Multi-turn flat-wire wave springs coiled in series
Can Replace: Coil Springs
Force:
Low-Medium
Travel: Medium-Large
Description:
Single-turn flat-wire wave springs with overlapping or gap-type ends
Can Replace: Wave Washers, Disc Springs/Belleville Washers
Force:
Medium
Travel: Small
Description:
Multi-turn flat-wire wave springs coiled in parallel
Can Replace: Coil Springs, Stacked Single-Turn Springs, Disc Springs/Belleville Washers
Force:
High
Travel: Small
Description:
Multi-turn flat-wire nested springs coiled in series
Can Replace: Coil Springs, Stacked Disc Springs/Belleville Washers
Force:
High
Travel: Medium-Large
Description:
Two to three Crest-to-Crest springs wound together to form one spring
Can Replace: Coil Springs, Stacked Disc Springs/Belleville Washers
Force:
High
Travel: Medium-Large
Description:
Single-turn round-wire springs
Can Replace: Disc Springs/Belleville Washers
Force:
Medium-Large
Travel: Low
Description:
Continuous wave-formed flat-wire springs in a linear form
Can Replace: Stamped Shapes
Force:
Low-Medium
Travel: Low
Wave Spring Application Examples in Your Industry
From oilfield equipment operating deep beneath the Earth's surface to the rovers exploring Mars, wave springs deliver reliable performance in extreme conditions. Their compact, space-saving design also makes them a trusted choice for emerging and everyday technologies such autonomous vehicles and the smartwatch on your wrist.
Wave springs provide reliable performance in transmissions, clutches, and valve assemblies. Their compact design reduces weight while maintaining precise load control.
Critical aerospace applications demand precision and reliability. Wave springs deliver consistent performance in actuators, valves, and landing gear systems.
Medical devices require biocompatible, precise components. Wave springs are used in surgical instruments, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic equipment.
From consumer electronics to industrial controls, wave springs provide reliable contact force in connectors, switches, and battery assemblies.
Industrial machinery relies on wave springs for valve control, sealing applications, and load-bearing assemblies where space efficiency is critical.
